With my novel finished, I’m ready for the next chapter of my writing journey. But what to do? I love this freedom, a thousand directions I could go in. After much thought, I’ve decided to get back into writing short stories before I start another long project, but not necessarily horror. Before I go any … Continue reading The Next Chapter
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What I Read – December 2023
I’ve been immersing myself in good horror as I finish the final edits of my novel. Two of the books below are Bram Stoker Award recipients. I also focused on reading gothic literature so I could get a better understanding of its pacing and atmosphere. December is my month for reading longer books. Around then, … Continue reading What I Read – December 2023
Resolutions 2024 + Top 10 Books
This was a productive year. While I didn’t accomplish everything I set out to do, I progressed as a writer, reader, and person. I read some great books, worked on projects that I’m proud of, and even added a little bit to my bibliography. I attended two conventions that inspired the heck out of me, … Continue reading Resolutions 2024 + Top 10 Books
What I Read – November 2023
I didn’t realize how much I missed bizarro fiction until I started reading it again. I could easily glut myself on nothing but. However, “read widely” is an important adage for all writers. I hope to divide my reading somewhat equally between these three categories: Bizarro fiction Other genre fiction Literary fiction Still, I’m happy … Continue reading What I Read – November 2023
What I Read – October 2023
I started more books than I finished this month. As I mentioned in my last writing update, I found myself in a rut with horror. While many people read the genre during October, I find myself losing interest. That said, the last three books I read were extreme horror, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed. … Continue reading What I Read – October 2023
What I Read – September 2023
I’m on a quest to make a dent in the ever-growing horror section on my bookshelves, hoping to read them faster than I accumulate them. In a couple months, I hope to broaden what I read. Until then it’s horror, horror, horror. I’m not complaining. This was a month of great books. You may notice … Continue reading What I Read – September 2023
Stephen King Month (What I Read – Aug 2023)
As an adult, there isn’t an author whose work I’ve enjoyed more than Stephen King. I decided to immerse myself in some of his lesser-known work. But the main reason why I chose these books was because of their spines. They form a rainbow, and you know how I obsess over cohesion. Unfortunately, I couldn’t … Continue reading Stephen King Month (What I Read – Aug 2023)
What I Read – July 2023
I’ve learned the best way to engage writers is to talk about their work. With KillerCon just weeks away, I wanted to catch up on some of the books of the authors attending. I also peppered in some books that have been sitting on my shelf for a while now. Abhorrent Siren by John Baltisberger … Continue reading What I Read – July 2023
What I Read – June 2023
I wish I didn’t have to sleep just so I could read more books. My goal in June was to immerse myself in weird fiction, a genre I greatly enjoy. I was only two books in, however, when I relapsed into my beloved horror. I can’t get enough of it, it seems. Still, going forward, … Continue reading What I Read – June 2023
What I Read – April 2023
What started as a fruitful reading month turned into a morass of unproductivity as life got in the way. It meant I didn’t read as much as I would have liked. As I mentioned last month, I’m reading all weird fiction, both new and old. Two of the books below were some of my all-time … Continue reading What I Read – April 2023
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